Aimée is excellent. She is thoroughly professional, very welcoming and refreshingly honest about what to expect from her sessions. I always leave her sessions feeling much improved and can wholeheartedly recommend her.
Get Your Life Back On Track With Cranial Therapy / Craniosacral Therapy
I use gentle cranial therapy (also known as craniosacral therapy or CST) to help you with a variety of problems, including back pain, sciatica, neck and shoulder pain.
Get Back To Enjoying Life
I understand how frustrating it is to not be able to do what you want to do because of pain or restriction. Also pain can affect how you feel on a daily basis, making you tired and unhappy. I aim to get you better as quickly as possible so you can live life to the full again.
Consultation And Examination
I will listen to why you have come to see me and ask questions about your problem, medical history and your lifestyle. I observe your posture and movements, and use hands on examination so I can find the root cause of your problem. I always consider you as a ‘whole person’ not just a neck or back.
Treatment
I work with you to help your pain as quickly as possible with treatment and advice. Treatment is always bespoke to you. Each person is different, so I gauge how your body will respond to different techniques. I always aim to get you better with as few treatments as needed.
Testimonials
Aimée is a fantastic Cranial Therapist and I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for help. Aimée has helped ease my lower back pain and has also worked on my young child. She is kind, caring, extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy.
As a keen kite surfer and a stubborn builder I have always just "got on with it"... until I couldn't anymore, then I went to see Aimee!
Specific treatments were carried out, recommendations and exercises were discussed and demonstrated to me which had a great effect in a relatively short space of time.
I have not needed to see Aimee since I have continued following the advice given. She runs a very professional and friendly practice whom I would not hesitate visiting again should that time come.
Aimée was recommended to me by my niece and I am really delighted that she has been able to help me in my recovery from a serious back problem. Within a couple of sessions I was feeling a huge improvement in my pain levels and mobility. Aimée is very friendly, caring and considerate. She is thorough but gentle and thoughtful in her approach. She creates a relaxed yet professional atmosphere. I would definitely recommend Aimée to others.
How can osteopathy for adults help you?
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most adults need between 3 and 6 sessions usually on a weekly basis. I will space your treatment sessions further apart as quickly as possible so you don’t spend money unnecessarily.
Each person is different and I will discuss with you your realistic recovery time. A long term problem may require more sessions.
Sometimes people like to have a treatment every so often as ‘maintenance’ to reduce their likelihood of problems.
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Can I Bring A Friend/Partner?
You are more than welcome to bring a chaperone with you to any of your appointments. Please be aware that of course they will then hear what we are discussing, which includes your medical history.
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Will I Have To Undress?
It is not compulsory for you to undress, and you are welcome to wear shorts/leggings/vest top. There is also a modesty gown you can use as well.
However please be aware that osteopathic diagnosis is partly based on observing how your body moves, and it’s usual when seeing an osteopath to be asked to remove clothing from the area being treated. If you are uncomfortable with this, then just let me know and we can work around it.
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Does Osteopathy Hurt?
Osteopathic treatment is generally gentle, but some techniques for example stretching and articulation of tender joints may be uncomfortable and I will warn you of this, but just let me know if you would prefer a different technique to be used.
You can generally expect to be sore and achey after treatment for 2-3 days.
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What Is Cranial Osteopathy?
I use both ‘structural osteopathy’ which involves moving and stretching your joints, and working through your muscles with massage, but I also use ‘cranial osteopathy’ where I gently place my hands on the area of your body being treated.
Cranial osteopathy is very gentle but very effective. Often people can’t feel much when being treated cranially but notice the improvements in their symptoms and a common comment at the next session is “I feel better but you didn’t seem to do anything!”. Cranial osteopathy works gently through the body’s restrictions and the natural tiny movements of the bones, fluid and fascia.
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What Training Do Osteopaths Have And Are They Safe?
To be a registered osteopath in the UK you have to complete 4 years full time study to qualify as an osteopath. It’s so extensive because you cover a lot of medical science such as anatomy, neurology, physiology and pathology. You also train in specific clinics such as paediatrics, sports injuries and pregnancy.
To be a registered osteopath with the regulatory body in the UK (the General Osteopathic Council) you have to complete at least 30 hours of continuing professional development each year to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date.
I am a registered osteopath and my registration number is 7470.
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Can I Pay By Card?
Yes I have a card machine so can accept all cards including American Express.
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What Should I Expect At My Consultation?
At your first session you will have a detailed consultation, examination, hands on treatment and advice.
You are welcome to bring a chaperone with you to each of your appointments.
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Case History
I will listen to why you have come to see me and how your problem has impacted your life. I will then ask questions about your issue, together with some medical questions. This is to screen for any potential medical issues.
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Examination
For this part your may be asked to undress, or you can wear a vest top and leggings or shorts. There is also a modesty gown for you if you prefer too. You will be asked to stand, and perform some simple movements while I stand behind you and observe how your back or neck is moving.
Then you will be asked to lie on the plinth, and hands on examination will look at your problem area as well as other areas of your body that maybe related to the problem.
If needed, neurological, orthopaedic and other medical testing will be performed. Once your problem has been diagnosed I will discuss this with you and what treatment is needed.
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Treatment
Your treatment is bespoke, using a mixture of joint articulation, stretching, soft tissue work on your ligaments and muscles, and cranial osteopathy.
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Advice
At the end of your treatment you will be offered advice on how to care for yourself, and as you get better how to help stop your issue from happening again.
